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Bill P. at 8:18am 12.16.02
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I am the proud owner of at 1995 Catalina 270 and I'm her third owner - needless to say some of the m
Ed at 6:59am 12.16.02
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I posted a question about charter in the BVI, but have decided to possibly go a differnt route. I h
Joe Refkin at 5:36am 12.16.02
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I recently moved up to a Cat 30. Bought it on the hard with the mast down. Will be using a profess
Frank at 4:11am 12.16.02
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I am looking for advice on installing a permanent fuel tank for my 272. Boat has an outboard motor.
Paul Akers at 3:04am 12.16.02
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The Maine Hunter Sailing Association wishes to announce the launch of its web site. Please visit ou
Tony Kriz at 2:56am 12.16.02
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I just completed purchase of my new boat - '83 Hunter 25 and want to know how to strip one part poly
Paul Akers at 2:49am 12.16.02
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The Maine Hunter Sailing Association wishes to announce the launch of its new web site. Please take
Gary at 2:20am 12.16.02
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Installing a Raymarine combo Radar/GPS at the helm, radome antenna on the mast. From reading the arc
John Randolph at 1:49am 12.16.02
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How can I determine the value of my 1964 excellent condition Rhodes 19? Includes main, jib, spinnak
ron at 1:43am 12.16.02
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Our shower room had a plugged drain. I have no idea where the comforter bilge is or where the water
Tony Kriz at 12:51am 12.16.02
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I just completed purchase of my new boat - '83 Hunter 25 and want to know how to strip one part poly
Dennis Rielly at 12:42am 12.16.02
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Jim at 12:34am 12.16.02
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What are some good performing boats that can be easily trailered and set up by one person? Thank y
Mike DiMario at 11:18pm 12.15.02
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Phil, I have a marina neighbor that has a Pearson 33. I was telling him about the HOW. I am sure yo
RonD at 10:58pm 12.15.02
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I always see advertisement for the "Gale Sail," a storm jib that bends on over the roller-furled jib
Chris Tittle at 10:43pm 12.15.02
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Help!! I just purchased a new 4-stroke Honda 9.9 outboard to replace my tired old one, and the m
Ed at 10:34pm 12.15.02
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Getting cold in GA, and a long time until my boat is back in the water in RI. So, thinking about a
Richard at 10:28pm 12.15.02
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Has anyone tried a to fit a Raritan CHT tank (it is a permanent fit which goes around the head when
Ben Bishop at 10:21pm 12.15.02
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I now own an O'Day 22 which I plan to use next summer. It came with a Johnson 7 or 8 hp 2 stroke.
David at 8:35pm 12.15.02
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Okay, I am not sure what is the size of my genoa. The lead blocks tune-in a few inches back from th

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Redo Mac 25 interior cabin roof
Seadoc at 10:40pm 08.20.20
When I did my PY23, bought some stuff from DLT upholstery called hull liner, attached it with the 3
Mac 25 companionway threshold flexing
Seadoc at 10:33pm 08.20.20
Thanks, Cuscus, You've jogged my mind. I'm refurbing the Mac 25 and have removed all of the bulkhead
What qualifies as "advanced" when rating sailing ability?
JohnShannon at 10:05pm 08.20.20
You may be overthinking this. Are you collecting $ for this in exchange for running a party or givi
Battery Data
Benny17441 at 9:51pm 08.20.20
An automotive battery tester will test both 6V and 12V and it provides the load at the flick of a sw
Yanmar 3GMD Just Shuts Off, Restarts Later
Benny17441 at 9:37pm 08.20.20
Is the engine fitted with an electric fuel pump? When they start failing they will heat up and qui
TD 14 <--- [old and dead Invest 97L]
Benny17441 at 9:29pm 08.20.20
On both 13 and 14 it is too early to tell about their anticipated intensity, we will know more by Sa
What qualifies as "advanced" when rating sailing ability?
Kings Gambit at 9:11pm 08.20.20
I'll take your quiz. 1) Reefing! Yes, many times. 2) Anchoring: I think I might be a little on th
Following in the footsteps....   (2)
Himilou at 9:05pm 08.20.20
Well the sediment in the tank turned out to be corrosion :( So this weekends job is pretty much goin
How do/would you do it?
glaufman at 8:12pm 08.20.20
, but the fanfare will be lacking, replaced by hopefully optimism for better seasons in the future.
Sink and cook top
Clive PC at 8:05pm 08.20.20
It just takes a new hole in the compression post. You'll love it.
Frigoboat woes
TimFromLI at 7:57pm 08.20.20
I don't know about cap tubes but I have found Kolllman marine to be a great source of info for marin
Backstay Failure
dlochner at 7:31pm 08.20.20
I don't want to belabor this but wouldn't it be true that if you bend SS cotter pin you would work
23.5 Masthead Light Connector
twalker H260 at 7:24pm 08.20.20
Site store has 2,3 and 4 pin versions of the socket/connector that was stock on the hunters. http
Hunter 240 dry weigths
Caption James T at 6:47pm 08.20.20
Looking at the trailer. I find that adding a second axle would be very do able as there is room, but
Hunter 240 dry weigths
Caption James T at 6:33pm 08.20.20
Crazy Dave Condon -- I got out to the boat to day, I opened both the panel under the cushion in the
What qualifies as "advanced" when rating sailing ability?
DrJudyB at 6:14pm 08.20.20
My suggestion would be this for planning: write a sail plan that suits you and your time frame. You
23.5 Masthead Light Connector
Rick Webb at 5:17pm 08.20.20
oops, thought you were looking for the light I replaced my plug with a Hella unit the one that came

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